What should you do when handing over an unaccompanied minor to a designated guardian?

What should you do when handing over an unaccompanied minor to a designated guardian?

• A. Verify identity and authorization, ensure proper handover, and supervise until delivery.
• B. Only check the guardian's ID.
• C. Let the minor leave with anyone.
• D. Explain the rules but not perform handover.

Answer: (A)

Handing over an unaccompanied minor requires a safeguarding-focused, traceable handover. You must confirm the guardian’s identity and their official authorization for collection, complete the formal handover according to the airline’s procedures, and stay with the minor until the delivery to the designated guardian is confirmed. This ensures the right person receives the child, creates a verifiable record of the handover, and prevents unauthorized or unsafe transfers. Merely checking ID, or letting the minor leave with anyone, or simply explaining the rules without completing the handover, do not provide the necessary safety and accountability.

Handing over an unaccompanied minor requires a safeguarding-focused, traceable handover. You must confirm the guardian’s identity and their official authorization for collection, complete the formal handover according to the airline’s procedures, and stay with the minor until the delivery to the designated guardian is confirmed. This ensures the right person receives the child, creates a verifiable record of the handover, and prevents unauthorized or unsafe transfers. Merely checking ID, or letting the minor leave with anyone, or simply explaining the rules without completing the handover, do not provide the necessary safety and accountability.